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E11 UPF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,093 mi
Last recorded113,093 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 UPF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,555 miles

parking brake has only just met minimum requirements

Fail 16 Aug 2024 112,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads wearing thn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 91,672 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords inner edges both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads wearing thn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,972 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,133 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 64,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 54,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,341 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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E11 UPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E11 UPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E11 UPF registered?

E11 UPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is E11 UPF safe to buy?

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